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Is Glassboro, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9028% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,129about $7,844/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$314,4006% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,080 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 72 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Glassboro
$1,902
South Plainfield
$2,325
North Plainfield
$2,171
Somerset
$2,471
Summit
$2,779
Roselle
$2,890
Hillsborough
$2,487

How much do households earn in Glassboro?

Under $25k
12.7%
$25k–50k
14.2%
$50k–100k
33.7%
$100k–150k
19.9%
$150k+
13.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Glassboro

SizeGlassboroU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,533$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,100$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,451$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,575$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Glassboro overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glassboro, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Glassboro

🏛️ Property tax$8,198a year · 2.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$147a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Glassboro

Commute to work28.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glassboro?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $279 a month less.

Renting
$1,902
Owning
$2,181

Owning assumes a typical $314,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Glassboro, NJ?

Renting in Glassboro costs a median of about $1,902 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Glassboro?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,080 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Glassboro cheap or expensive?

Glassboro is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $94,129. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Glassboro?

The median homeowner in Glassboro pays $8,198 a year in property taxes, about 2.61% of the median home value.

Is Glassboro more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Glassboro?

The median home value in Glassboro is $314,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

23,717 people live in Glassboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.